NEWCASTLE International Airport has been awarded the UK and Irish Airport of the Year Award, by the Travel Trade Gazette at the Travel Industry Awards.

Voted for by leaders across the tourism industry, the awards recognise overall performance, support for trade partners, contribution to a fairer travel industry and smarter products.

The Travel Industry Awards recognises award-winners as being the most trusted travel brands for consumers and highlights businesses that have grown stronger over the past 12 months. 

A panel of industry experts said: "Newcastle International Airport impressed with its strong new routes across a range of airlines and its impressive six minute security average.

"The Airport also has a clear carbon measurement and reduction strategy, stating it is on track to be a Net Zero Carbon Airport by 2035, which it claims is significantly earlier than many other European Airport targets."

The glittering awards ceremony was attended by nearly 1,000 travel industry figures and celebrated suppliers of travel across various different categories.

Nick Jones, Chief Executive at Newcastle International Airport, said: "It is fantastic to have been awarded UK and Irish Airport of the Year by the Travel Trade Gazette.

"This achievement is a testament to the work and dedication of employees and business partners across the Airport who have come together to create positive passenger experiences.

"This year, we have continued to invest in fairer travel and have ambitious goals to become a Net Zero Carbon Airport by 2035. It is a great achievement for everyone at the Airport who has contributed to the award-winning service we deliver." 

TTG Media Group Editor Pippa Jacks said: "The Travel Industry Awards by TTG – now in its second year – celebrate those travel companies and travel professionals who have delivered the best customer service and most exciting travel products and experiences over the last year, alongside working towards TTG Media's own vision for a Smarter, Better, Fairer travel industry for all.

"With hundreds of entries, and a robust system of judging, the Travel Industry Awards by TTG are the toughest to win in the travel sector, and any company or individual which takes home a trophy on the night can truly feel they are the best in their field."